Independent Examiners Report to the Executive Committee
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of l Rathfriland Scout Group
I report on the Receipts and Payments Account and the Balance Sheet of the I" Rathfriland Scout
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Group for the year ended 31 March 2023
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and independent examiner.
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008- [the Charities Act]
It is the independent examiner's responsibility to
examine the accounts as provided for in Section 65 (21 of the Charities Act
follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland [CCNI] as provided for in Section 6519){b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basls of Independent Examinerfs Report
I have examined the Receipts and Payments Account and Balance Sheet Ithe Accountsl for the year
ended 31st
March 2023 as required under Section 65 {21 of the Charities Act and my examination was
carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the CCNI.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by you and these were compared
with the relevant Bank Statements. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures
in the Accounts and where necessary seeking explanations from you concerning any such matters.
My role is to State whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe:
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sertion 63 of the Charities Act
2. That the Accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the Accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the Accounts to be
reached
Independent Examinerfs Statement
I have not completed an audit but have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect
of the matters11.) to {4.1 listed above and, in connection with following the General Directions of the
CCNI, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
George H James
Chartered Accountant, Commissioner for Oaths
Cloughmor, Castle Hill, Rathfriland, BT34 5NH
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6 December 2023